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Cost-Saving Ideas: Capital Planning for Local Governments and School Districts
… assets, you can help avoid the unexpected, such as sudden road or building closures or cost overruns. Benefits of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-capital-planning-local-governments-and-school-districtsLois Bronz Children's Center, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… To determine whether the costs reported by Lois Bronz Childrens Center Inc on its Consolidated Fiscal Reports were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/09/13/lois-bronz-childrens-center-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualHebrew Institute for the Deaf and Exceptional Children – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… on clinical evaluations, and pays for their services using rates established by SED. The rates are based on the financial information that Hebrew … of its payments to Hebrew Institute based on statutory rates. For the three fiscal years ended June 30, 2014, Hebrew …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/11/22/hebrew-institute-deaf-and-exceptional-children-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualBorough of Manhattan Community College – Controls Over Bank Accounts
… Purpose To determine whether the City University of New York’s (CUNY) Central Office (Central) officials adequately ensured that all Borough of Manhattan Community College (BMCC) bank accounts were authorized and … To determine whether the City University of New Yorks CUNY Central Office Central officials adequately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/08/10/borough-manhattan-community-college-controls-over-bank-accountsMedicaid Program – Eye Care Provider and Family Inappropriately Enroll as Recipients and Overcharge for Vision Services
… in New York State. Medicaid provides a wide range of medical services, including vision care, to individuals who … income information to secure Medicaid coverage and other medical assistance benefits. During the period of enrollment … owner and the owner’s family, the State paid $68,483 in medical benefits on their behalf. The Provider received over …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/03/21/medicaid-program-eye-care-provider-and-family-inappropriately-enroll-recipients-andSusan E. Wagner Preschool – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… (SCIS) preschool special education programs to children with disabilities who are between the ages of three and five … identified $140,902 in reported costs that did not comply with the Manual’s requirements and recommend such costs be … on Wagner’s CFRs and to Wagner’s reimbursement rates. Work with Wagner officials to help ensure their compliance with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/11/17/susan-e-wagner-preschool-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualSt. Mary’s Hospital for Children, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… To determine whether the costs reported by St. Mary’s Hospital for Children, Inc. (St. Mary’s) on its Consolidated … To determine whether the costs reported by St Marys Hospital for Children Inc on its Consolidated Fiscal Reports …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/11/09/st-marys-hospital-children-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualCompliance With Executive Order 88 – Energy Efficiency of State Buildings (Follow-Up)
… initial audit report, Compliance With Executive Order 88: Energy Efficiency of State Buildings ( 2018-S-62 ). About the … of BuildSmart NY – the State’s program for pursuing energy efficiency in certain New York State government … advancing economic growth, environmental protection, and energy security in the State. EO 88 is intended to accomplish …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/10/15/compliance-executive-order-88-energy-efficiency-state-buildings-followLong-Term Care Ombudsman Program (Follow-Up)
… in Long-Term Care (LTC) facilities, such as nursing homes, assisted living, and board and care homes. According to NYSOFA, there …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/12/31/long-term-care-ombudsman-program-followOversight of Runaway and Homeless Youth
… Objective To determine if the Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) is adequately overseeing runaway and homeless youth and facilities to ensure they meet State … To determine if the Office of Children and Family Services OCFS is adequately overseeing runaway and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/08/06/oversight-runaway-and-homeless-youthBenefits Advisement Services for Individuals With Disabilities Seeking Employment (Follow-Up)
… rate of individuals with disabilities by 5% while also decreasing their poverty rate by 5%. One way the Report … seeking economic self-sufficiency. The Commission also recommended implementing an interactive web-based … and launched a benefits advisement system, Work Incentives Navigator and Reports (WINR), within the New York Employment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/06/22/benefits-advisement-services-individuals-disabilities-seeking-employment-followState Agencies Bulletin No. 2040
… of Fire Prevention and Control (OFPC) Uniform Maintenance Allowance. Affected Employees Employees in the Fire … criteria are affected. Background The OFPC Uniform Allowance Side Letter contained in the 2019-2023 Agreement … of New York and PEF provides for an annual maintenance allowance. Effective Dates The 2021-2022 PEF OFPC Uniform …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2040-2021-2022-uniform-maintenance-allowance-employees-fire-protectionCost-Saving Ideas: How to Reduce Energy Costs
… You can realize significant savings for your school district or … market, you’re no longer restricted to buying energy from your host utility. The utility continues to deliver … for energy performance contracts (school districts only). See the 2014-15 State Aid Handbook [pdf] . Realize …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-how-reduce-energy-costsIndustrial Development Agency Board Governance (2017-MS-1)
… We also released six letter reports to the following Industrial Development Agencies (IDAS): Auburn [pdf] , … improving, maintaining, equipping and furnishing of industrial, manufacturing, warehousing, commercial, research … Industrial Development Agency Board Governance 2017MS1 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2017/09/22/industrial-development-agency-board-governance-2017-ms-1Village of Washingtonville – Budget Review (B24-6-1)
… expenditure projections in the Village of Washingtonvilles Villages 202425 tentative budget were reasonable …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2024/01/22/village-washingtonville-budget-review-b24-6-1Controlling Access to Student Grading Systems in School Districts (2015-MS-3)
… complete report - pdf] We also released six letter reports to the following School Districts: Arlington Central School … [pdf] . Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether school districts are adequately … and monitoring user access. All districts had weaknesses in accessing, monitoring and reviewing audit logs. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/09/21/controlling-access-student-grading-systems-school-districts-2015-ms-3Riverhead Central School District – Financial Operations (2025M-64)
… report – pdf] Audit Objective Did the Riverhead Central School District (District) Board members (Board) receive … Did the Riverhead Central School District District Board members Board receive complete …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/12/05/riverhead-central-school-district-financial-operations-2025m-64Greenburgh Central School District – Procurement (2024M-147)
… a fiscal year. Under such circumstances, a district’s contract may be competitively bid based on a cost per … agent to be responsible for overseeing the District’s purchasing function. District officials entered into time … service repair and minor projects (e.g., construction, electrical and plumbing). In total, the District paid $3.8 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/10/24/greenburgh-central-school-district-procurement-2024m-147Village of Youngstown – Employee Benefits and Payroll (2025M-123)
… Audit Period June 1, 2023 – June 24, 2025 Understanding the Audit Area Payroll payments, including regular salaries … village officials must ensure employees only receive the compensation and benefits approved by a village board to … employees’ hours worked, and leave earned and used. For the 2024-25 fiscal year, the Village’s budgeted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2026/04/03/village-youngstown-employee-benefits-and-payroll-2025m-123City of Mechanicville – Separation Payments (2025M-59)
… Period January 1, 2022 – September 30, 2024 Understanding the Audit Area When an employee leaves city employment (e.g., by resignation or retirement), the employee may be entitled to receive separation payments … as unused sick leave or vacation time) while employed with the municipality. A city may also establish “retirement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2026/04/03/city-mechanicville-separation-payments-2025m-59